The Atlanta Braves still have a few decisions to make ahead of Opening Day but, on Tuesday morning, the team provided a bit of clarity with five roster moves. Headlining the roster shuffling was the fact that both LHP Eric O’Flaherty and utility man Emilio Bonifacio will, in fact, make the team out of Spring Training.
Elsewhere, Matt Wisler was (unsurprisingly) optioned to Gwinnett, where he will serve as a starting pitcher and potential fill-in option at the MLB level given the close proximity. Joel De La Cruz was also sent to minor league camp in a move that fits with the widely projected roster, but the surprising note here is the release of left-handed reliever Paco Rodriguez.